Tax evasion of 206 million euros in Thessaloniki: Accountant remanded in custody
The accountant implicated in a tax evasion ring worth 206 million euros has been remanded in custody, whilst four other defendants were released on bail with restrictive conditions.
Remand in custody for accountant in 206 million euro tax evasion ring in Thessaloniki
The accountant allegedly implicated in a tax evasion ring worth 206 million euros centred on Thessaloniki has been remanded in custody, according to reports by Dikastiko.gr. The decision was taken following his appearance before an investigating judge and prosecutor.
In parallel, four other defendants were released on bail with the imposition of restrictive conditions. Three of them were ordered to pay a monetary guarantee of 5,000 euros, whilst they were imposed with an obligation of regular appearance at the police station of their area and a prohibition on leaving the country. For the fourth defendant, the amount of the guarantee amounted to 20,000 euros, with the same other restrictive conditions.
Earlier the same day, Tuesday 10 November, Erricos Petilon was also released following his appearance.
Statements from defence counsel following proceedings
Following the completion of proceedings, the lawyer for two businessmen who were released, Eleftherios Blionas, stated that his clients presented the actual facts before the judicial authorities regarding their involvement in the case and their claims were accepted.
According to Blionas, the involvement of the two businessmen is connected, according to their claims, with the financial difficulties faced by their businesses during the pandemic period. He emphasised that the judgment of the Justice system must come before conclusions are drawn about the entire business world of Thessaloniki.
The lawyer for a third businessman who was released, Mr. Papagermanos, characterised the case as being of particular significance. "This case has only just begun to unfold, I believe it is the largest case that has appeared in the judicial records of Thessaloniki. We still have much more to say," he stated characteristically.
Source: Dikastiko.gr